reasonableness

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈriːzənəblnəs/

Definition

The quality of being fair, sensible, and based on good judgment.

Examples

• We must assess the reasonableness of these demands before agreeing to any contract terms.

• His argument lacked reasonableness, as he ignored all the facts presented by the team.

• The committee debated the reasonableness of the new policy in light of current budget constraints.

Synonyms of reasonableness

Words with a similar meaning to reasonableness:

• fairness
• sensibility
• rationality
• moderation

Antonyms of reasonableness

Words with the opposite meaning to reasonableness:

• unreasonableness
• absurdity

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